Caesar's Gladiatrix by Watt Anthony

Author:Watt, Anthony [Watt, Anthony]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Wotco
Published: 2021-08-23T00:00:00+00:00

‘They swindled us, Iryna, you know that?’ Mus said, trotting alongside.

‘They swindled me, my little friend, and yes, I know it. But what I am looking for is unique. They might have said they could not do it. I know from the contortions of your face that you expect me to tell you why I want them, but that is a secret for now. At the moment, I have several important tasks for you. I sense they have trapped me in an ambush, and I must not only evade capture, but vanquish my enemy. So, I travel to Arretium, to the estate of Crassus. To see Mars Ultor. I must learn all that there is about cheating.’

‘Mars Ultor, that villainous dwarf?’ The Mouse scoffed, ‘Why do you need him?’

‘I need him for strategy, for tactics. Now, to your first task. I will persuade the city magistrates to use this place for the concluding spectacle.’ I pointed to an area of the map of Rome. ‘Amphitheatrum Caesarum, if I interpret Pompey’s plans correctly, will not be of sufficient scale for the ultimate battle. For three weeks, the plebs will be fed and wined in the arena, then they will join us here. Campus Martius.’

‘Are you mad?’

‘I want you to arrange seating areas for all sections of the public: senators, knights, and plebs. Seating for twenty thousand. And don’t ask am I mad again. Just go.’

Muttering about insanity among women, he took off on what he was sure was the errand of a lunatic.

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